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Dates to view the synchronous fireflies show in Great Smoky Mountains National Park have been announced. Here’s how to try to ...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park will host its annual synchronous firefly viewing opportunity at Elkmont from May 29-June 5.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park might be overrun, but that’s only because it’s wildly awesome. Here’s why a trip to GSMNP ...
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This article has been updated to include information on peak viewing dates to see the synchronous fireflies near Elkmont Campground in 2025. The synchronous fireflies will arrive right on ...
Over six months after Hurricane Helene caused "substantial damage" in Great Smoky Mountains ... the group campground and horse camp. Separately, Abrams Creek, Balsam Mountain, Big Creek, Cosby ...
The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Friends of the Smokies, is about to begin a multi-year rehabilitation of the iconic Bullhead Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
The National Park Service announced the peak dates for viewing the synchronous fireflies near Elkmont Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and only a limited number of people will be ...
Vehicle access to the viewing area near Elkmont Campground during peak firefly ... one of at least 19 species of fireflies in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and are among just a few species ...